A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest ...

A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest with fewer tree species. This is the result of a study led by researchers ...

The rapid loss of plant genetic diversity poses a serious threat to food security, biodiversity, and climate resilience.

Responsible harvesting and other small disturbances can help make forests in the eastern United States more resilient to ...

Mar. 27, 2025 — In the past, intact forests absorbed 7.8 billion tons ... challenges in the sustainable management of coastal ecosystems, yet researchers have found that Pacific oysters ...

Anthropogenic pressures, invasive species and climate change could have disastrous consequences for ecosystems globally.

Fire is a natural part of ecosystem cycles, especially in forests, prairies, and grasslands, which have evolved to depend on fire for diversity. After a fire, the landscape may appear scarred ...